BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of May 15, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The Board attended the Washington State Transportation Commission meeting at Skamania Lodge in the morning.

 

A plaque was presented to Don Clack for 25-years of dedicated service to Skamania County.

 

Shari Dolan, Honna Sheffield, and Roberta Matta Human Services Advisory Council members advised of concerns regarding the process for filling the vacant Counseling Center Director position.

 

Mary Repar advised of her concerns with the Board of Commissioners chairmanship.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of item #7 that was removed:

1.       Minutes for week of May 8, 2007.

2.       Liquor license application for Eagles Cliff Store and Campground.

3.       Change of appointment position for Linda Strandemo on Skamania-Klickitat Family Service Network Board to represent Skamania County Government as a Non-Fiduciary Community Member.

4.       Contract with WA State Military Dept (E07-369) to provide grant funding for enhancement of local emergency management programs.

5.       Interlocal agreement with the City of Stevenson for part-time building inspector services.

6.       Contract with Mountain Logging, Inc, Inc to provide material hauling service during wood removal at Salmon Falls Park and Ride project.

7.       Memorandum of Understanding with US Fish and Wildlife Service to store a tractor for the Noxious Weed Control Department at Pierce National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for labor and control of noxious weeds.

8.       Proclamation declaring May 13-19, 2007 as National Police Week and May 15, 2007 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2007-20 adopting Skamania County Risk Management Policy, including Claims Administration.

 

A contract with Mark Yinger Associates to provide a hydrogeology analysis of the Rock Creek and Piper Road Landslide was tabled, pending additional information from Public Works.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to store a tractor for the Noxious Weed Control Department at Pierce National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for labor and control of noxious weeds.

 

A public hearing was held to consider three applications from Todd and Virginia Perman for a change of classification or use to transfer portions of tax parcel 02-05-35-0-0-0400-00 from Designated Forest Land to Current Use Timber Land.  Sharon DoByne, Assessor’s Administrative Assistant gave a staff report and recommended approval.  A local citizen asked for clarification regarding taxes.  The hearing was closed to public comment.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Open Space Taxation Agreements for three applications to transfer portions of tax parcel 02-05-35-0-0-0400-00 from Designated Forest Land to Current Use Timber Land submitted by Todd and Virginia Perman.

 

Commissioner Pearce reported on the status of efforts to restore the Forest County Safety Net.

 

Commissioner Tolfree reported on her attendance at the National Association of Counties Conference.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Interim Counseling Center Director to discuss a draft job description for the proposed Director of Community Health Services position and proposed salary range, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 3:18 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a discussion with the Auditor regarding statutory rolls, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss McQueen Road vacation request, Rock Creek Slide, Rock Creek timber removal, Salmon Falls Park and Ride, City of Stevenson annexation, and private road ordinance, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss boundary line adjustments, bonding storm water in short plats, volcanic study for short plats, purchase of microphones and mixer for public announcement system, Carson Stormwater, and Westend Interim Zoning, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Carson-Stevenson Trail Run, 2007 Health Expo and Fitness Fair, and Fairgrounds improvements, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a ceremony in honor of National Police Week on the Courthouse Lawn from 11:30 a.m. until 11:55 a.m.

 

The Board continued in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Rock Creek Community Services Center and Courthouse remodel projects, current ongoing projects, Stevenson Critical Areas Ordinance, and the Community Mobilization program, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 and reconvened at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss Planning and Community Development protocol with Swift area developers, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:00 02 a.m. until 11:10 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board discussed a request for bonding for the construction of a storm water system to be located at the intersection of Wapiti Private Road and Forest Service Road 90, required to be constructed prior to the recording of three proposed short plats.  Following discussion, Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve bonding for the storm water system to be located at the intersection of Wapiti Private Road and Forest Service Road 90, with the bond amount set at three times the construction amount and completion by October 1, 2007.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending May 17, 2007 in the total amount of $47,798.32.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a contract with Mark Yinger Associates to provide a hydrogeology analysis of the Rock Creek and Piper Road Landslide.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a request from the Sheriff to reallocate $3,100 in budgeted funds from supplies to repairs for necessary repairs and maintenance of the Work Crew trailer.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to direct Public Works to cut the grass at Home Valley Park between the fence and the railroad tracks for a distance necessary for site and safety at the railroad crossing.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON